A GUIDE TO COMIC BOOK GRADES.
NM,
Near Mint = Like New. A grader really has to look close to find any flaws at
all. Comic might have one tiny color flake, or other very minor blemish.
VF/NM, Very Fine to Near Mint = Nearly perfect, but upon closer look, there is a tiny flaw or two that keep it from near mint.
VF,
Very Fine = Almost Like New with just a couple of tiny, barely noticeable
flaws. One or two small color flakes along the spine are acceptable,
but no folds or tears.Possible spine ticks.
F,
Fine = A nice looking comic. Still Glossy and handsome, but has more
noticeable flaws such as several color flakes along the spine. The cover
should still be firmly attached at the staples.Spine ticks are more noticeable.
VG,
Very Good = A decent looking comic that is showing more heavy wear. May
have crease on a page or two. May have a loose staple, slightly bent pages.
G,
Good = Well worn, but still sound. Generally the lowest grade that most
COLLECTORS will accept for most books. Could be soiled, lack
color gloss
or have tape on it. Some drawing on cover is acceptable in this grade.
Parts/Pieces or Readers
FA,
Fair = Really beat. Can Have large chunks missing of a page or more
missing, a completely split cover, or coupons cut out. Cover may be
scribbled on.
P,
Poor = Just about as bad as you can get. The book is missing pages.
Cover or back cover is missing or barely there.Pages could be aged and
possibly musky. Moisture damage is possible.